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Flag State

Flag State refers to that authority under which a country exercises regulatory control over the Commercial vessel which is registered under its flag. This involves the inspection, certification, and issuance of safety and pollution prevention documents.

In the United States, the Coast Guard under the authority of various federal laws, regulations, and international conventions and treaties, the Officer in Charge Marine Inspections is responsible for the inspection of U.S. flag vessels to ensure compliance with minimum safety and security standards. These inspections are carried out by marine surveyors at different times during the life of the vessel, depending on the type of ship and the ship's area of operation. This authority extends to U.S. Flag vessels operating throughout the world.

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A commercial vessel is defined by the United States Coast Guard as any vessel (i.e. boat or ship) engaged in commercial trade or that carries passengers for hire. This would exclude pleasure craft that do not carry passengers for hire or warships.
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A ship is said to be flying a flag of convenience if it is registered in a foreign country "for purposes of reducing operating costs or avoiding government regulations".
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Port State refers to that authority under which a country exercises regulatory control over the commercial vessel which is registered under another country’s flag. This authority only exists while those vessels are operating within that country’s territorial waters.
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